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Title

Volunteer Support Buddy

Organisation

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What you will be doing

To provide consistent, friendly, and non-judgmental support to individuals with complex needs—such as mental health challenges, homelessness, addiction recovery, social isolation, or those navigating life transitions. The role aims to promote wellbeing, build confidence, and reduce loneliness through companionship and informal guidance.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Support Work,Befriending

Skills & Attributes

Listening skills, Social Skills

Skills Description

Good listening skills, communication, non judgemental, empathy and compassion.

What is in it for you

Personal satisfaction, confidence building, training opportunities, experience for your CV. Social connections and wellbeing boost.

Time Commitment

There is no time commitment. Offer as little or as much time that suits you.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

Ask about their needs, flexible roles to match volunteer. Ongoing support, regular check ins, respect and dignity and encourage strengths.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

16,17,18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Ex service users, once they have left the service (over 6 months). Refugees and asylum seekers, People with additional needs or disabilities.

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 6 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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